foamy puppy poop in newborn puppies

by Jillyn
(oregon)

24 hour old puppies with a foamy puppy poop. Mom has normal temperature.

Puppies are feeding vigorously with normal temperature.



Hi Jillyn
If mom and pups both have normal temperatures and the puppies are feeding properly, then infection or any serious problem at this point is unlikely.

Personally I've never seen 'foamy' poop in newborns, but there can be variations which don't seem to mean anything in particular as far as I can tell. Green or watery stools often mean trouble, but there would generally be other symptoms showing, such as weakness, constant crying, vomiting, dehydration etc.

You may want to check with your vet as a precaution, because I honestly can't say what this may mean (if anything!) I'm afraid.

Healthy newborn pups should just nurse and sleep, and they should feel warm, and look plump. If a pup cries a lot, doesn't nurse properly, looks thin and feels 'stiff' or is cool, it needs veterinary help. My New Born Puppies page has lots of general tips and advice on raising pups, and you may find it helpful.

Your puppies sound perfectly healthy though, so hopefully this foamy poop is just an anomaly, and has no significance in terms of their health.

I'm sorry I couldn't help more, but I wish you the best of luck with your pups and hope that they all grow up strong and healthy.